Location: York

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum (£18,741 to £20,370 pro rata) 

Introduction to York St John University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The team

The post-holder will be part of the university’s Specialist Technical Team who are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working towards ensuring visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical skills.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Technical Specialist to support high-quality teaching and research activities in Psychology. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and training on a range of equipment (including EEG, eye-tracking and virtual reality) and software (including survey, experiment and data analysis software) to staff and students at all levels of study.    

Working alongside academic colleagues, the post-holder will support the design and delivery of practical workshops, and provide tailored support to researchers with their study setup, recruitment and analysis. The post-holder will also oversee the day-to-day running of the Psychology facilities, which includes the management of a booking system, undertaking first-line maintenance of equipment, and ensuring safe operating procedures are in place.  

This is a part-time (0.6FTE) post and the required working days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Required skills and experience

Applicants will have a degree in Psychology or substantial practical experience in a related field. We are looking for a proactive individual with highly competent technical skills and an ability to work well both autonomously and collaboratively.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Charlotte Elwell, c.elwell@yorksj.ac.uk.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Programme/Section: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum pro rata